BARFLY TOP TENS: Peter "Booges" Werth of Conquest of Noise Records

EAGULLS - “Ullages” LP (Partisan Records) Second album from these lads from Leeds. It’s bleak, it’s dark but you would expect that from a Leeds band. Think – The Cure, Cocteau Twins

THE GOON SAX - “Up To Anything” LP (Chapter Music) Brisbane kids. Pop music played as it should be. A familiar last name amongst the members. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Think – The Go-Betweens, Beat Happening

DAVID BOWIE - “Black Star” LP (Columbia Records) The artist of our generation? I’d say so. He changed my perspective of music when I was young. His finest work since the 70’s. Respect. Think – David Bowie

THE MANTS - “Do The Dummy” LP (Dead Beat Records)Legendary Canadian mutant bug garage rockers produce another cracking album. This record will get you swigging back beers from start to finish. Think – The Crusaders

LEADFINGER - “Friday Night Heroes “ LP (Conquest Of Noise Records) & “Cheers Squad” 7” (Conquest Of Noise Records) I had the absolute pleasure & honor of putting out these two records for my old mate Stew. This guy has matured like a fine bottle of red. All killer no filler. Think – The Replacements, Flamin' Groovies

GRINDHOUSE - “Crazy Pussy” LP (Conquest Of Noise Records) I first heard these guys when I was filling in on drums with HITS. We played with them in Collingwood. I was outside & heard this noise that sounded like The Didjits. Punk rock. Think – The Didjits, C grade pornos

THE SCRAPES - “The Songs Of Baron Samedi” LP (Conquest Of Noise)It took forever to get it pressed so technically it should have been a 2015 release. Anyway this is a classic psych, drone experience from the Brisbane two piece Julian Cope is a big fan. Think – The Necks, The Dirty Three

PIOUS FAULTS “Self Titled” Cassette (Tenth Court) Tom from the band sent me the tracks & it blew me away. Sounds like hardcore before the metal fusion garbage took over. Watch out for the vinyl out soon. Think – early 80’s hardcore from LA & DC

SHEP DOOLEY “10 to 1” Digital Conquest Of Noise Records More Brisbane kids. Great songs. The full EP will be out later this year. Think – Flying Nun bands circa 80’s, The Clean

Honorable mentions that get played a lot but not out yet: MEAT CAKE “Let Them…” RÄTTENS KRATER “Urrah!"

Booges runs Conquest of Noise Records out of Brisbane and you can find them here.